US President Donald Trump set a new record with the longest address to a joint session of Congress, speaking for over one hour and 40 minutes. Trump defended his administration's actions and targeted his Democratic opponents, causing political tension. Texas Representative Al Green interrupted the speech, leading to his removal, while several Democrats walked out in protest.
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Infosys has issued around 600 placement offers to students from Dharwad district engineering colleges as part of its expansion at the Hubballi development centre. Despite rapid growth, Infosys faced criticism for not fulfilling its promise of creating jobs and a world-class campus in Hubli-Dharwad West. The company reaffirms its commitment to the center’s growth.
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India's captain Rohit Sharma exuded confidence ahead of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at MCG, emphasizing his team's resilient attitude. He praised the team's performance in Perth while noting their shortcomings in Adelaide. With the series tied at 1-1, Rohit stressed the importance of the remaining matches and staying focused on excelling at Melbourne.
A car carrying Sana Ganguly, daughter of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, was struck by a long-distance bus in Behala Chowrasta around 6:30 pm on Friday. Sana and other occupants were unharmed, though the car sustained minor damage. The bus driver has been detained by the police.